The city that swallowed her that night, she thought as she walked outside the hospital towards the pack.

"Come on." Sophia touched her arm. "Let's get you home."

Sophia's car waited at the curb a black Mercedes Elena recognized from Marcus's collections.

Elena got in the back while Sophia and Derrick sat in front.

Derrick turned to look at her. "Are you sure you're okay back there, babe?"

"Yeah. I'm fine." Elena's voice was short. "Just tired."

Sophia started the engine. "So, I was thinking,"

she said. "You should stay with us at Marcus's place. Just until you get your bearings."

"No.”

Elena's answer was quick and firm. They had...